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September 8th 2011
Published: September 10th 2011
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Sea of Marmara ın the dıstance
Got off the plane in Istanbul to a warm and humid day. Brekky on the rooftop terrace, sunshine and views of the Sea of Marmara. Once our room was ready, had a shower (yay!), and a bit of a rest, then off for a wander. Went up (street), found a nice little place and had a chicken doner wrap and fresh juice, then explored the Grand Bazaar, what a fascinating place - lots of nooks, crannies, funny little turns and alleys, and different areas - the jewellery area, the leather goods, etc etc. Then followed the crowd downhill and eventually found the spice bazaar - that place smells (and looks) amazing! Caught the tram back to Sultanahmet and went back to our hotel for a rest. Woke up just in time to go to our dinner at Cooking Alaturka. Four course set meal - absolutely delish! The soup was yoghurt with herbs and little lumps of cheese, the main was aubergine stuffed with meat and baked So good in fact that we've booked in to do a cooking course with them when we get back to Istanbul! And oh so looking forward to sleep tonight!


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View from our hotel windowView from our hotel window
View from our hotel window

We looked out on one of the narrow streets and other nearby antique buildings
Jeff at the infamous Pudding ShopJeff at the infamous Pudding Shop
Jeff at the infamous Pudding Shop

Now a restaurant, but he remembers coming here 28 years ago!
Cut glass workCut glass work
Cut glass work

I love these lıght shadesç If I can fıgure out a way to get some home safely Iid love to get a few for our back BBQ area!
Tea oasısTea oasıs
Tea oasıs

Fond thıs tea shp ın a hıdden corner of the Grand Bazaar
Another mosqueAnother mosque
Another mosque

I think this is Yeni Camii (New Mosque) - as you can see, it was new quite a long time ago!
Entrance to Spice BazaarEntrance to Spice Bazaar
Entrance to Spice Bazaar

See dates on plaque - been around a while!


14th September 2011
breakfast on the terrace

Wow
I've been checking out all the photos, the place just looks so amazing, and fun! I'm glad the term 'settling down' doesn't apply to you two!
15th September 2011
Cut glass work

Beautiful Lights
If you can squeeze some in I'll have some too!!
3rd October 2011

Hı Vanessa, wıll see what we can do!!!

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